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What is the name of plastic for bathtubs. How to choose plastic bathroom panels? Installing panels with glue and staples

Facing with PVC panels is a fairly popular option for finishing a bathroom. The use of this material is not only rational in terms of costs, such repairs are practical during subsequent operation. The sheathed surface can have a different texture, there is a large selection in the hardware stores. This method is great to complete the interior design of a room with a high level of humidity.

When purchasing a PVC coating, pay attention to the following parameters:

• The degree of evenness of the surface (there should be no drops);
• The number of ribs that determine the rigidity of the cladding elements;
• Impact resistance of products;
• The quality of the decorative coating;
• Plastic wall covering design.

It is important that the color of the finishing elements match. Purchase bathroom cladding material from the same batch to avoid color differences.

If the cost of products is too low, this indicator may indicate poor quality of the material. Such panels are prone to rotting and deform during operation.

In the bathroom, it is better to use a finish, the relief of which is not very pronounced. The volume texture of the surface can provoke the development of fungus and mold. If there are significant depressions, such coatings are quite difficult to keep clean.

2. The main characteristics of PVC

Advantages of PVC for the bathroom:

• Saving repair costs.
  

  The average price for PVC of standard dimensions is 200 rubles per piece. The cost of the material varies in the range of 100-500 rubles / piece. The price level directly depends on the design of the finishing elements and the quality of the material.

• Compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards.
  PVC has a low ability to absorb odors. Cleaning the surface does not require a significant investment of time and effort. For surface treatment, you need a soap solution and a foam rubber sponge;
• High degree of resistance to moisture.
  This characteristic allows the material to be used for arranging rooms in which humidity indicators are exceeded;
• A simple implementation of the idea.
  Cladding does not require specific experience with the material. High-quality cladding of the room will be obtained if there is a minimum skill in working with a screwdriver and a construction stapler;
• Under the finish, you can arrange the necessary communications.
  This option is possible if you pre-mount the box for the pipe system.
• Low degree of flammability.
  Wet rooms are prone to short circuits in the wiring. The plastic coating can only melt when interacting with fire, but it does not contribute to the spread of fire.
• High-quality heat and sound insulation.
  These properties are usually specified by manufacturers. Such parameters have almost no real value.

Minuses:

• Low level of environmental friendliness;
• PVC is considered quite brittle.
  

  In the process of preparing the elements, excessive pressure can cause cracks in the coating;

• The cheapest options for PVC panels emit a pungent smell of phenol into the space, the effect of which is undesirable for the human body;
• The thickness of the cladding reduces the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bathroom. This circumstance is essential for small rooms;
• The level of design is inferior to ceramics.

Before buying, it is necessary to present the design of the room and focus on a specific idea, taking into account the features of the room.

• For a small bathroom, it is appropriate to opt for shades of light colors, thus, the visual volume of the room will increase;
• An interesting solution is the layout of plastic panels of different sizes and designs. For example, you can combine contrasting tones;
• The wooden texture will allow you to equip the room in ethno style;
• You should not combine PVC sheathing with expensive materials, such as marble. In this case, the interior will turn out tasteless;
• If desired, you can choose Thus, the bathroom decoration can be made in the classic version or neoclassical - with columns, friezes and borders;
• Photo printing allows you to create an individual design, thanks to modern technologies for applying paint;
• Sheathed walls are perfectly combined with a ceiling covering of slats.

Natural texture in the interior of the bathroom

Photo printing on PVC

Mosaic pattern on plastic panels

Black and white bathroom design

Ceiling part of the bathroom made of plastic elements

4. Installation of PVC panels

The cladding technology is considered quite simple. To install the elements, two methods are used: frame and frameless.

1. Frame option

Fixing methods:

• For self-tapping screws.
  The advantage of the option: the evenness of the walls is not fundamental.
  Disadvantage: a wooden frame is required (additional time for preparing the timber).
  To reduce installation time, you need a screwdriver.
• On the cleats- the optimal way of installation (metal profiles at the base of the frame).
  Advantages of the method: fasteners are easy to fix on the frame of the batten, with the help of cleats a coating is created that is well fixed, it does not take much time to dismantle.

2. Frameless way

Fastening is carried out using special glue("liquid nails", "Moment-installation"). Suitable for extremely flat surfaces.

Advantages:

• The possibility of PVC punching and the need to replace elements damaged during installation is excluded;
• The device of panels without a frame takes up much less space. This fact is often of great importance in the bathroom space;
• There is no need for additional costs for frame fasteners, special metal profiles, etc.;
• Unlike the frame installation, in this case there is no space for the development of harmful microorganisms.

Flaws:

• it is not possible to replace an individual element that is damaged during operation;
• it is quite difficult to dismantle the finishing material.

Choosing a finishing material for the bathroom, I want it to be not only beautiful, but also practical. Undoubtedly, the first place rightfully belongs to tiled, but such a finish is carried out with the prospect of more than one year, therefore, the high cost of the material is fully justified. But what if you need to do it quickly, with a small budget, or get away from stereotypes and create something new? Wall decoration has gained great popularity - inexpensive, fast, practical. The external execution of the material is diverse and allows you to embody any design idea. In today's review, the editors of the site will share with you useful recommendations on how to choose the right wall panels for bathrooms, talk about their advantages and disadvantages, and provide detailed step-by-step instructions on how to attach finishing materials.

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Varieties of moisture-resistant wall panels for bathrooms

The panels in the bathroom, the photo catalog of any Internet resource clearly confirms this, they are not limited to inexpensive ones, which everyone has long been accustomed to. There are many other materials that have no less practicality and moisture resistance. Their price, at times, is no less than tile, and the appearance allows you to create a truly luxurious design. Especially plates help out in, where the tile is not always appropriate. So, for creation, products with imitation of wood (moisture-resistant MDF for the bathroom) or slabs are used to create rough concrete textures.

Important! Regardless of the material of manufacture, the panels must be moisture resistant, durable, hygienic and biologically passive.

Characteristics of PVC wall panels for bathroom

This type of decoration appeared a long time ago and is widely used. Product features are as follows:

1. The use of PVC is a practical and inexpensive decorative finish.
2. The material of manufacture is polyvinyl chloride. The product itself is two thin plastic sheets connected between stiffeners. The elements are fixed using the groove-ridge method.
3. The air gap gives the products heat and sound insulation properties.
4. PVC products are lightweight and do not exert a load on the walls.
5. Installation of plates is convenient due to their size. With a width in the range of 10–37 cm, the length is 2.6–3 m. The thickness can be in the range of 5–10 mm.
6. The material is moisture resistant and does not deform under significant temperature changes.
7. The front decorative layer with a special coating applied by thermal printing can imitate bathroom tiles or texture pattern of any finishing material.
8. The material has a long service life - over 10 years, subject to proper installation and maintenance.
9. Products made of high-quality plastic do not emit odor and harmful substances, they comply with all safety, hygiene and environmental standards.
10. Low cost products.
11. Tight fixation of the elements among themselves allows you to get an even, tight coating that does not allow moisture to pass into the gap between the finish and the wall.

In addition to panels, there is also for bathroom walls. It is smaller and has a square or rectangular shape. Externally imitates ceramic tiles, natural wood and other materials. It can have an adhesive layer on the back side or is laid on the mortar.

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Characteristics of MDF panels for the bathroom

Moisture resistant, which can be safely used in rooms with high humidity, is produced by pressing a mass of wood chips, a binder and special impregnations. The finished MDF board is covered with a laminating film with a pattern, and then with a thin polymer layer. As a result, the coating becomes moisture resistant.

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“When installing MDF boards in the bathroom, the joints between the individual elements, the junction of the panels to the floor and ceiling must be treated with a sealant so that moisture does not seep through them into the structure of the material.”

MDF panels for the bathroom is an affordable, strong and durable material, which is characterized by the following qualities:

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Characteristics of fiberboard bathroom panels

Production takes place according to a technology similar to that used in the production of MDF, the difference lies in the fact that wood fibers are characterized by a larger fraction and lower density. This means that the product is more susceptible to swelling when it gets wet. To avoid this, the plates are treated with moisture-resistant compounds. The most adapted for use in wet rooms of all fiberboard-based products is bitumen-impregnated boards.

A laminated film and a protective layer are applied to its surface. The film on the surface of hardboard wall products acts as a protective moisture-resistant layer. When installing such plates, it is also necessary to use a sealant. Fiberboard sheet plates allow you to close a large area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe walls. Its front surface often imitates stone, wood and other finishing materials.

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Characteristics of moisture-resistant panels based on chipboard

Sheet finishes and slabs for the bathroom are made on. Special processing and lamination makes them moisture resistant. The large wood fragments (shavings and small chips) that are part of such boards make them the most defenseless against moisture. The technology for increasing moisture resistance is the same as in the manufacture of MDF, and if the choice is between these two materials, then it is better to choose MDF for the bathroom.

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Characteristics of acrylic bathroom panels

Unique performance properties, an unlimited number of color variations and spectacular appearance of acrylic wall panels have made this material so popular for creating original, including modern bathrooms.

For the bathroom, this finishing option is made on the basis of MDF using the following technology:

1. First, the MDF board is sanded and cleaned of dust and dirt.
2. The base is covered with a primer that creates a high level of adhesion with acrylic.
3. The workpiece is painted or decorated with an image applied using an industrial printer.
4. Then a layer of acrylic is applied with a small layer of 1–1.5 mm.
5. Each stage is accompanied by the processing of plates with ultraviolet light.
6. At the last stage, the product is coated with a colorless adhesive, which, after hardening, creates a monolithic coating.

The thickness of acrylic varies from 4 to 20 mm. Due to the complex manufacturing technology, such a finish does not belong to the budget category.

The following positive qualities of acrylic products can be noted:

1. Pronounced glossy decorative surface.
2. High mechanical strength.
3. Minor weight.
4. High wear resistance.
5. UV resistant.
6. Biological passivity, environmental friendliness and hygiene of the coating.
7. No odor or release of toxins.
8. Easy care.
9. A wide range of colors and the ability to apply absolutely any image.
10. Visual lightness of the design.

Glass wall panels

As an alternative to ceramic tiles in the bathroom, glass decorative panels can be considered. Glass is one of the environmentally friendly and hygienic materials. For him, moisture, temperature changes, fungus and mold are not terrible. Tempered glass is strong and durable (thickness 6-8mm). To decorate such products, UV printing is used with preliminary lamination of PVC or a light-diffusing film. Glass can be plain, tinted, frosted or transparent

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic bathroom panels

Like any other finishing material, PVC boards have positive and negative qualities.

Positive traits	Negative qualities
Low cost.	With improper installation, namely when using a wooden frame, after a while it will deform and violate the integrity of the plastic coating. Therefore, the frame is recommended exclusively from metal.
Fast installation.
Simple installation that does not require professional skills and tools.
No construction waste is generated during the installation process.
There is no need for careful preparation of the base.	Fragility of some models. Therefore, during installation and operation, it is necessary to avoid mechanical impact and shock.
It is possible to hide communications.
Wide color scale, a possibility of the choice of the size and a form of a product.
Moisture resistance of the material.	When burned, toxins are released that are dangerous to human health.
Simple care.
Maintainability.
Reliability and durability with proper installation and operation.	The need for a frame device leads to a decrease in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room.
Environmental friendliness.
Fire resistance.

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Features of the choice of products by size and appearance

PVC, MDF, fiberboard and chipboard wall products have three types:

1. Planks (slats) of rectangular shape.
2. Square and rectangular panels with locking connection.
3. Sheet products of a large area (120 × 250 cm, 120 × 270 cm).

Photo of bathroom tile panels

Products of a standard shape for tiles have a lamella thickness of 0.5 to 1 cm. By configuration, they are an elongated rectangle. Outwardly, they resemble a fragment of a wall tiled in the same color or combined with a separating decorative molding.

Photo of slatted plastic bathroom panels

Plastic or lining, as it is commonly called because of the similarity with the wood finishing material of the same name, have a much longer length relative to the width of the product. They are used both for finishing part of the walls, and for its lower or upper fragment. Often they are used for hanging devices. The visual perception of the area and the configuration of the room depends on the location of the rails. With the vertical arrangement of the rails, the room looks higher, with the horizontal - wider. If the slats are fixed diagonally, then the wall area will visually increase.

Sheet plastic bathroom panels

The most moisture resistant are sheet products with a thickness of about 3 mm with a pattern extruded on the front surface. They cover a large plane, and sometimes the entire wall, forming a smaller number of joints. Separately, it is worth noting the PVC panels for the bathroom, the mosaic on the front layer of which practically does not differ from the natural one.

Photo	Description of works
	With the help of a tape measure, a marker and a building level, markings are applied to the walls. The frame will be made of metal guide profiles - 27x28mm and 60x27mm.
	Installation of the frame begins with the installation of suspensions at a distance of 60 cm from each other.
	Next, a profile of 60 × 27 mm is fixed on.
	The perpendicularity of the crate location must be controlled using a level.
	A starting bar is installed at the bottom of the wall.
	Installation starts from the corner of the room. Using self-tapping screws, attach the outer corner to the crate.
	Using a saw, the plate is adjusted in height. If there is a drawing on it, then it is necessary to take into account its location on the wall.
	The plate is inserted into the groove of the starting bar, and then pushed into the groove of the outer corner bar.
	Each subsequent part is placed first in the groove of the lower starting bar, and then in the groove of the adjacent panel. On the other hand, the plate is attached to the frame with a self-tapping screw. In this way, the entire wall is sewn up to the corner.
	For the inner corner, a separate element is intended, which is called the “inner corner”. The plate is cut to the required width and inserted into the groove of the inner corner, and then into the starting profile.
	The element is pushed into the groove of the previous panel, and then the corner is fixed together with the plate to the profile.
	The last plate is cut along the width of the mounting shelf by 6–10 mm. Then it is inserted into the groove of the start and element and firmly pushed into the groove of the previous panel. The last element does not need additional fastening.

How to choose and fix wall panels for the bathroom, taking into account the elements for installation

You can attach such a finish to the wall not only on the frame - this is not always justified, especially in rooms that are modest in size, when every centimeter is important. In this case, you can fix the elements directly to the wall. The video will tell about the types of panels and how to fix them.

Plastic panels are a convenient and inexpensive option for finishing a bathroom. They do not occupy the first place in the list of materials that I would like to clad the walls of the bathroom, but if necessary, they will help you quickly, budget and stylishly update the interior. For home craftsmen, it is important that finishing the bathroom with plastic panels does not require special skills and is quite feasible on their own.

Plastic is not as popular as tile, but it also has many advantages. What are the advantages of PVC panels and what are their disadvantages?

Pros and cons of using plastic panels

The main advantage of plastic, in addition to low cost, is practicality:

1. The material is moisture resistant and does not become stained if water drops fall on it.
2. High-quality plastic does not absorb or emit odors.
3. Panels are undemanding in leaving.
4. Repair in the bathroom with pvc panels is carried out literally in a day, after which the room can immediately be used.
5. Features of the installation of plastic wall structures make it possible to hide engineering communications behind them.
6. Plastic has a diverse design and looks spectacular in modern-style interiors, it is suitable for.

The disadvantages include:

1. Fragility. A strong blow or impact with a sharp object threatens to cause cracks or through holes, and when pressed with a finger, dents are easily formed.
2. PVC products can hardly be called environmentally friendly, although high-quality plastic does not emit toxins.
3. Condensation is inevitable if you use plastic panels in the bathroom. Good ventilation is essential to prevent mold from growing on the walls.

The first thing you should pay attention to when buying plastic panels is their price. Truly strong, durable and non-hazardous products cannot be cheap.

The panels must be even - without waves or bends, with intact, intact edges, otherwise a perfect joint will not work and water will seep into the cracks. What it threatens in the bathroom is not difficult to guess.

Products with good strength characteristics should have a thickness of 1 cm or more, as well as the maximum number of stiffeners.

To finish the bathroom with plastic panels to please the eye, you need to evaluate the design of the material. Profiles must be from the same batch, otherwise some copies will differ in color or pattern.

For a small room, it is more correct to choose light panels without relief and texture. Glossy varieties of plastic are preferable to matte ones.

When decorating a spacious bathroom with pvc panels, plastic profiles with a pattern or ornament will do.

Three ways to install plastic panels

Bathroom plastic finishing can be done in three ways:

• Fastening to the crate. In this case, the panels are fixed on a wooden or metal frame using a stapler or ordinary nails. A convenient option that allows you to hide the unevenness of the walls and water pipes, which are sewn into a separate box. The design of the bathroom from the absence of visible communications significantly benefits.

• Fastening with mounting clamps. In this case, the panels are “fastened” to the crate made of plastic slats with special “locks”, which can significantly speed up installation. It is also much easier to disassemble such a design if necessary. The use of a frame when decorating a bathroom with pvc panels is justified if the room has a large area. A few extra centimeters "eaten" by overhead strips will not be noticeable.

• Glue method. The panels are attached directly to the wall with liquid nails, and are additionally fixed with dowels along the upper and lower edges. Other types of adhesive solutions are also used. The instructions usually indicate whether this or that particular mixture is suitable for plastic. The gluing method is energy-intensive, but quite justified when it comes to small-sized rooms.

Video: Finishing bathroom walls with plastic panels in 1 day

What styles are suitable for plastic trim

When choosing options for finishing the bathroom with plastic panels, you need to consider the overall design of the room. For example, if we are talking about the classics, it is generally better to refuse plastic. The same advice applies to a bathroom in Provence, country or art deco style - natural materials and wall decoration with plaster or waterproof wallpaper, combined with tile, are more appropriate here.

Modern or minimalism is another matter, in such areas plastic is used very actively.

The design of the panels is very diverse - from imitation of ceramic tiles, natural wood or stone, to ornaments resembling wallpaper and spectacular panels with photo printing. Therefore, you should not be afraid that plastic will not allow you to realize creative design ideas.

In addition, the panels are perfectly combined with other finishing materials. A striking example: the lower part of the walls sheathed with clapboard and the plastered upper part.

Provence-style bathroom decoration using plastic panels

Finishing the bathroom in a minimalist style using plastic panels

Art Deco bathroom decoration with plastic panels

Receptions for finishing the bathroom with plastic panels

• A bathroom made of plastic panels with different patterns, which are combined in a certain sequence, looks modern and stylish. For example, a panel with a pattern is made around the mirror or in the shower area, and the rest of the room is made in one color.
• Sometimes three types of panels with different prints and textures alternate with stripes, creating an interesting play of surfaces. This technique is especially good for large rooms with a low ceiling - the walls visually “stretch” upwards and the proportions seem more harmonious.

• When studying pvc panels for a bathroom photo in the catalog and considering the design of a bathroom, you should pay attention to varieties with 3D images - they will decorate any interior. "Volumetric" panels visually expand the space, as if creating another dimension. One significant “but”: panels with 3D paintings are suitable only for spacious rooms, since they need to be perceived from a great distance.

The design of a bathroom made of plastic panels can be different, but you definitely can’t call it boring or unaesthetic. This is exactly the case when budget does not mean "too simple and cheap." Need a quick and high quality bathroom renovation? Then, without a doubt, you should choose plastic panels.

Very serious requirements are imposed on decorative coatings in the bathroom. It is no coincidence that PVC paneling for bathrooms is becoming more and more popular. Unlike tiles, PVC products are much cheaper, and installing PVC panels in the bathroom does not require the skills of a master finisher.

Wall panels are made of modern synthetic material, which provides high resistance to moisture. Manufacturers sell perforated hollow panels, the length of which can reach three meters. Such dimensions of the finishing material make it possible to avoid docking joints in the bathroom in the most visible place. The width of the panels also varies depending on the manufacturer.

The front side of the PVC panels can be decorated with various images or have a plain surface of various colors. The installation of decorative plastic panels in the bathroom also involves the use of additional connecting elements, such as external and internal corners, borders, trims, etc.

Pros and cons of PVC panels

The panels have a whole list of advantages that allow them to be used to decorate various rooms, including the bathroom.

So, the strengths of PVC coatings are:

• Moisture resistant. Such a decorative material is not susceptible to fungal diseases, and the appearance of mold is excluded on it, which makes bathroom renovation with PVC panels very popular.

• Wide range of flowers and paints.
• Easy installation.
• Plastic panels allow you to hide wires from household appliances and electrical wiring.
• A decorative plastic coating allows you to fix an additional layer of soundproof and / or heat-insulating materials on the walls of the room.
• Easy to install and maintain.
• Price availability of materials.
• It is possible to dismantle and replace the defective panel within five minutes.

However, speaking of such a decorative coating, one should not forget about its negative qualities. Polyvinyl chloride is a synthetic material that has a negative impact on human health. In addition, plastic panels are unstable to mechanical damage.

The design features of the material impose restrictions on some design solutions. The use of PVC panels looks out of place in the bathroom, the interior of which is designed in a classic style. Installation of plastic panels in the bathroom involves a strict modern interior space.

Do not forget about the fire safety of the material, because PVC products, although they are able to withstand high temperatures, but open fire is fatal for them. Moreover, when flaring up, plastic panels emit acrid and harmful smoke to humans.

However, the advantages of decorative PVC panels outweigh their negative sides and make them very popular with a limited budget for repairs. Indeed, in addition to the fact that the price of such panels is very affordable, it is quite possible to install them yourself, having only minimal skills in working with hand and power tools.

The choice of panels for the bathroom

Despite the large selection and external similarity of decorative lamellas from, some nuances must be taken into account when buying them.

Distinguish between glossy and matte versions of PVC lamellae. The first option is solid and attractive appearance, because provides special lacquer coating that gives the surface extra shine . However , matte panels give the room a more rigorous and functional look .

Influences the choice of plastic panels and the type of butt joints. There are suture and seamless options for assembling panels to each other. The first method involves visually noticeable lines of joints, which often act as an additional decorative element. In the second case, the panels are joined as tightly as possible so that the joints are not noticeable.

Important!With seam-assembled plastic panels, be prepared for the joints to be cleaned regularly, as dirt will accumulate in them.

When planning a bathroom renovation with plastic panels, considerable attention is paid to their appearance and color. Here we should not forget about the classic design techniques. For example, light colors will visually make a small bathroom look bigger, while dark colors, on the contrary, visually make the room smaller.

Drawing an image on the surface of the panels is carried out by different methods:

• printed method. It involves drawing a pattern on the surface of the panels.
• Film print. The image is applied to the film, and it, in turn, is glued to the panel.

The following panel dimensions are considered standard: height 2.7 meters with a width of 25 centimeters and a thickness of 1 cm. Naturally , there are panels of other sizes . It is worth buying products that do not contradict the design decision you have chosen.

Preparatory work

Having decided on the type and color of decorative plastic panels, you can begin to prepare the surfaces of the bathroom. This procedure is not particularly difficult. During it, the remnants of the previous coating, dirt and dust are removed from the walls and ceiling. If any, mold and fungal diseases are eliminated, after which the surface is treated with an antiseptic. The advantages of plastic panels include the fact that the walls under them do not have to be plastered and putty.

Not a single finishing work can be done without the appropriate tool, and bathroom renovation with PVC panels is no exception. Therefore, take care of the availability in advance: a screwdriver, a drill, a hacksaw, a building level, self-tapping screws, a ruler, a marker, materials for a frame or a crate (bars or metal profiles).

Based on the methods of fixing PVC panels, an additional tool is selected. When deciding how to install PVC panels in a bathroom, pay attention to the three most commonly used fixation options:

• classic self-tapping screws or staples;
• clips;
• glue.

Any of these methods can be implemented independently, having studied all the available information.

Fixing panels with self-tapping screws

The most common option is when the panels are fastened with self-tapping screws or staples. This method involves several steps:

• A crate for PVC panels or a metal frame is mounted. Before installation, wooden beams will need to be coated with an antiseptic. Sheathing slats or metal profiles are attached to the wall vertically with a distance of 40-50 centimeters between them. The horizontal bars should be positioned so that the top bar is in contact with the ceiling and the bottom bar is in contact with the floor. This will ensure sufficient rigidity of the crate.

Important!Before mounting the crate, mark the surfaces to be decorated: this will avoid skewing the crossbars in the future.

• Corner butt joints are hidden using special fittings, which can be purchased at building materials stores. Although it is better to buy it together with PVC panels, it is desirable that all elements are made by the same manufacturer.
• When installing the panels vertically, the first of them is given the desired height, after which it is fastened with self-tapping screws or clips in the corner farthest from the door. Make sure that the first panel is installed strictly vertically.
• The second and subsequent panels are mounted using a system of locks so as to hide the place where the panel is fastened to the crate.
• When finished installing the panels, seal the joints with a colorless silicone-based sealant.
• Lastly, ceiling and floor skirting boards are installed, but you will need to wait for the sealant to dry.

With the help of plastic panels, you can clad not only the walls, but also the ceiling: this will give additional protection to the floors from moisture.

Installing panels with glue and staples

The second popular way to fasten PVC panels is to fix them with clips. The technology for performing such work is as follows:

1. A frame is assembled from mounting strips. Wall irregularities can adjust, installing linings of the required thickness under the planks. They are made either plywood. Such strips are attached to the wall with the help of self-tapping screws.
2. Installation of panels and in this case it is better to start from the corner. Work begins with the installation of a fittings corner.
3. The first plastic panel is inserted into the corner and fixed to the mounting plate, the clip is equipped with a special tongue for this.
4. The next panels are mounted like this: each new part is inserted into the lock of the previous one, after which they are connected with a clip. They are also attached to the mounting plate with a clip. In the corners of the room, again, fittings are mounted, and the doorway is framed with starting profiles, which are fixed with clips.
5. Docking connections sealed, then established floor and ceiling plinths.

The method of fixing PVC panels for the bathroom with the help of adhesive mixtures is easy and fast. It is possible to decorate a bathroom with glued panels within a few hours. However, please note that the dismantling of panels fixed with glue will be associated with certain difficulties.

The procedure for attaching panels with adhesive is easy and intuitive. A layer of glue is applied to the working surface, after which the panel is pressed against it. Naturally, the wall in this case must have a flat surface, otherwise the decorative coating will lie unevenly and give the bathroom an untidy look. As in previous cases, the joints will need to be sealed, after which skirting boards and curbs are installed.

Important!Finishing bathrooms with PVC panels is relevant for apartment owners in newly built houses. This is due to the fact that such buildings will still shrink, so it is better to wait with more expensive options for finishing the bathroom.

Despite the external simplicity, when installing PVC panels in the bathroom, you will need to take into account some of the nuances:

• After receiving materials from a cold warehouse, do not let them go to work immediately. The panels must be kept at room temperature for two days.
• Do not start work if the room temperature is less than 10 degrees.
• If the panels in the bathroom are mounted next to the heaters, then it will be necessary to install heat-insulating screens.
• The dimensions of the plastic panels may change depending on the temperature in the bathroom. Therefore, when installing them, it will be necessary to leave a gap of 3-5 mm.
• If you plan to sew up the entire room with plastic panels, then you need to start work from the ceiling, followed by the transition to the walls. In this case, decorating the docking walls and corners will be much easier.
• When facing the ceiling, be sure to use markings, this will achieve the most even surface.
• Before attaching the ceiling panels, cut holes in them for the bulbs; after installation, this will be somewhat difficult.
• It is worth providing a false panel for access to the counters.

As you can see, wall cladding with plastic panels is a relatively simple way to update the bathroom interior. Moreover, you can do all the work with your own hands, which is quite important for the safety of the family budget.

PVC panels are a fairly popular material for finishing bathrooms. The combination of properties and prices of PVC products make them perhaps the most popular for decorating rooms with high humidity. Competent selection of decorative plastic panels and accuracy in the performance of work will completely transform the interior of the bathroom.

Bath wall panels are among the most popular and modern design options for rooms with high levels of humidity and frequent temperature changes.

Such a finishing material is presented in a wide range and allows you to realize the most daring design decisions.

Properly selected wall panels for the bathroom have a huge number of advantages compared to traditional building and finishing materials:

• increased resistance to excessive moisture;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• low risk of fungal infection and mold formation;
• no corrosive changes;
• ease of self-installation;
• no need to level the wall surface or complex preparation before installation;
• a wide choice of tint range and texture;
• the ability to create coatings that mimic expensive natural materials;
• ease of cutting materials in any direction, which facilitates the facing of difficult areas;
• ease of care during operation;
• excellent wear resistance;
• guaranteed durability of the finish and preservation of the original appearance;
• resistance to fading under the influence of ultraviolet radiation;
• the ability to easily mask all the shortcomings of the wall surface and perform hidden wiring;
• affordable cost.

The main disadvantages of wall panels are represented by a decrease in the usable area in the bathroom, the risk of dents or cracking during mechanical action on the surface.

Despite the large number of positive characteristics, the use of finishing panels often requires an improvement in the ventilation system, which entails some additional material costs.

What bathroom panels are there?

Currently, all kinds of wall panels are presented on the domestic market of modern building and finishing materials, which do not differ very much in their main operational characteristics, but have quite significant differences in appearance and functionality.

Bathroom with MDF panels

Panels for finishing the bathroom are:

1. sheet type;
2. rack;
3. tiled.

Among other things, the panels differ in the material used in the production.

An affordable alternative to ceramic tiles in the bathroom is PVC panels. have some advantages, because they are easy to install, they are moisture resistant and durable.

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Peculiarities

There are several of the most popular options that are more or less suitable for finishing rooms with a high level of humidity:

• Wall panels based on valuable species of natural wood, represented by maple, alder, oak, cedar and even wenge. This finish option is environmentally friendly, but not too well suited for use in wet areas, so a protective layer of varnish, wax or oil must be applied to the finished surface, which allows dirt and water to be repelled.
• Chipboard panels made using wood chips and glue are often labeled as moisture resistant. As a rule, such a characteristic is a simple marketing ploy of the manufacturer, so this option for cladding the wall surface in the bathroom is very short-lived.
• Hot pressed fiberboards differ in higher durability in comparison with chipboard finish, which is due to the presence of wood fibers in the composition. Installation of such a finish in the bathroom is quite acceptable, but only in areas that do not have direct contact with water.
• Decorative wall cladding with MDF boards, made by dry pressing on the basis of fine wood waste, has proven itself very well. Such finishing plates are able to withstand significant loads, are resistant to humid air, and also have high heat-insulating and sound-proofing properties.
• Wall panels based on high-strength quartz glass have an attractive appearance and excellent physical characteristics, represented by strength, as well as resistance to adverse external factors.
• hardboard finish based on modern and durable panels made from high-strength types of plastic, affordable, and also characterized by durability and a high level of resistance to excessive humidity and temperature changes in the bathroom.

Wall panels look like tiles

Beautiful bathroom design with wall paneling

Particularly popular is the relatively new and unusual finishing material, represented by three-dimensional wall panels or the so-called "fashion sheets" with a very original texture, reminiscent of natural stucco.

The most affordable finishing option when decorating walls in rooms with high humidity is still the traditional PVC wall panels for the bathroom (plastic), which differ in pattern, as well as length and width parameters.

When choosing wall panels for a bathroom, it is necessary to take into account not only the size and appearance, but also quality characteristics, the main of which are hygroscopicity indicators.

Quality

Before purchasing a finishing material, it is necessary to make a thorough visual inspection of the wall panels. High-quality panels are characterized by uniform coloring, and also do not have external defects, such as cracks, chips, scratches and any abrasions.

Wall paneling options

Installed panels should have the most dense connection between themselves, with the formation of an inconspicuous seam.

It is optimal to purchase wall panels, the surface of which is covered with a special protective film, which is removed immediately after installation.

Dimensions

Modern wall panels can differ not only in appearance and design, but also in size:

• Sheet Models are fairly large elements that are easy to install and most often have an already applied pattern or image. This option is in great demand for the design of the most difficult, from the point of view of operation, areas, including the bathroom. The length of the element is not more than 2.4 m with a thickness of 3-6 mm.
• rack models, due to their convenient dimensions, they are able to visually enlarge a small bathroom area. The visual effect also makes it quite easy to increase the height of the ceilings. The length of the element is not more than 3.7 m with a width of 12.5-30.0 cm and a thickness of 8-12 mm.
• Tile type models ideal for creating mosaic-style wall decoration. This type of cladding can easily replace natural stone and wood-based coatings, decorative plaster, as well as other modern or traditional materials. The length of the side of the element is within 30-100 cm.

The variety of parameters of wall finishing panels allows you to mount such elements in bathrooms that differ in height, length and width.

Sheet panels for the bathroom

As the main raw material for finishing wall boards, as a rule, fiberboard materials are used, which are most often supplemented with eucalyptus additives, oils and other natural components, which positively affects their strength, stability and durability.

Most often, the so-called "seamless" panels with dimensions of 25-37x260-300x1.0 cm are used to finish the surface of walls in rooms with high humidity.

Price

The average cost of finishing panels may vary depending on the size, appearance and source material.

The following collections are especially popular:

• tree;
• textures;
• divorces;
• wallpaper.

The price of a high-quality rack panel starts from 120-150 rubles, and laminated - from 180 rubles. The category of the most expensive options includes cladding with panels with a 3D effect.

In recent years, more and more often, finishing is done with affordable PVC panels, which are the best option in terms of price and quality.

Features of self-assembly

The easiest way to do it yourself is to finish the walls with traditional PVC panels. There are several options for installing and fixing wall panels in the bathroom. Most often, a special adhesive is used for this purpose, which is applied to the panels in thin and winding lines. First, the panels and moldings are adjusted to the size of the room, after which the starting bar is installed, and the panels are glued one by one.

Scheme of installing panels on rails

A less common option is to fix the finish with guides. In this case, depending on the type of finish, the battens can be fixed not only in a horizontal, but also in a vertical position. It is necessary to install the first and all subsequent moisture-resistant panels using the tongue-and-groove method.

No less convenient is the installation of wall panels using special plastic guides. Clips, which have a special "mustache" for fixing the edge of the panels, are pre-installed in the groove part of the bar, which is fixed on the wall surface.

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The edge of the next mounted panel securely hides the clip, which allows you to get the most even and neat, very attractive surface.

Experts in the field of interior finishing with high humidity levels recommend improving the water resistance of wall cladding based on PVC panels by applying silicone sealant to the ridges and grooves of the finishing elements during installation.

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